Small revolution on the way for Mac & iPhone chargers

Apple’s official website is full of technical information about the brand’s products. But it sometimes happens that the characteristics of certain devices are published even before they are announced… Like this weekend, when an astonishing mains adapter from 35 watts with a duo of USB-C ports appeared there.

Spotted by 9to5Mac, the accessory is totally unknown to the battalion. Apple has never before marketed a charger with several female sockets. The competition, on the other hand, is ahead: whether with the articles of the manufacturer Aukey or with the Chinese Ugreen, the technology of the gallium nitride saves considerable space to accommodate two or more plugs.

Dual feed

As Apple specified in the support document attached to the charger and since deleted, it is possible to connect your device to each USB-C connector without distinction. However, nothing is indicated concerning a possible power difference between the two, whereas this is quite often the case with this type of product.

In theory, Apple’s dual wall charger – of which no image has leaked – would therefore be able to transfer energy to your iPhone and your MacBook Pro at the same time, or to your Watch and your iPad without having to invest in two different adapters. Second advantage: reduce the generation of waste, especially since it is plastic that Cupertino uses for the case.

Some announcements expected in June

From June 6 to 10, Apple is organizing its usual Worldwide Developer Conference. It is not uncommon to discover new computers there, so a double charger MagSafe similar to what already exists (but without wires) may well be in the boxes to accompany them. Hopefully, if this is the case, a USB-C cable will also be included, because the online Apple Store suggested that this essential is absent when purchased individually.

For comparison, a 20-watt USB-C power adapter for iPhone costs 25 euros in stores, compared to 85 euros for 96 watts. There is also a 120 watt edition, intended for MacBook Pro with M1 Max chip, but it costs 105 euros.